Collaboration key to improving adherence to physical activity guidelines
29 April, 2024 by Luke Snabaitis*We all know that being physically active is important for our health, but getting people to actually move enough to meet the recommended guidelines can be a challenge.
Improving mental health care of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
26 April, 2024Questions that mental health nurses ask on the frontline help them guide consumers to the safest place in the emergency department, clinic or ward.
Australia is getting good value for health dollar: report
24 April, 2024A healthcare system that gets people in and out of hospital quickly and cheaply isn't much good if those patients aren't getting better.
Medical drone project to service rural, remote Australia
23 April, 2024The University of Sydney and ASAC consultancy are developing a hydrogen-fuelled, emissions-free medical drone to service rural and remote Australia, like the Kimberley.
Hospital teams with intersecting roles more effective: study
23 April, 2024The rise of 'fluid participation' — frequent changes to team membership and the composition of available skills — poses new challenges to traditional coordination mechanisms.
Hong Kong to host Asia Summit on Global Health this May
11 April, 2024The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16-17 May 2024.
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
10 April, 2024The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia.
Should chatbot psychologists be part of the health system?
08 April, 2024 by Amy SarcevicThis year, an announcement that chatbot psychologists could become part of Australia's healthcare system within the next two years sparked controversy in medical and public arenas.
University of Canberra Introduces CARAT: A Trailblazing Hub for Elder Rights and Recognition
02 April, 2024 by Josh Young | Supplied by: University of CanberraAs the Australian population ages, there will be increased demand for healthcare services that are tailored to the needs of elderly patients.
Aged Care: Fact vs Fiction
26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: TriCareThere's no doubt that making the move to an Aged Care Residence can be a difficult decision, especially if it happens suddenly, due to changes in your patient's circumstances or a decline in their health.
Patient–paramedic trust could reduce unnecessary ED presentations
15 March, 2024The quality of interactions between patients and paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments.
SA physician selected for global health leadership program
15 March, 2024Dr Chloe Furst, a dual-trained geriatrician and palliative care physician from the Central Adelaide LHN, has been selected from over 250 applicants.
AHHA calls for value-based healthcare reform in Australia
13 March, 2024The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association has released a Perspectives Brief, calling for the operationalisation of value-based health care across Australia.
Project to support young people experiencing loneliness
11 March, 2024The project will invite young people to share their personal experiences of loneliness during life transitions and then create an online community space for the public to access.
Hand hygiene without compromise
02 March, 2024 by Josh Townley PhD, Senior Scientific Writer – Projects | Supplied by: Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty LtdAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), proper hand hygiene is the single most effective action to stop the spread of infection.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
